DELICIOUS SPINACH-BASIL-PESTO RISOTTOPESTO:2 garlic cloves2 c. packed fresh basil leaves1 c. fresh spinach leaves¼ c. good quality olive oil¼ c. fresh lemon juiceTOMATOES:2 c. cherry tomatoes2 T. good quality olive oilKosher saltRISOTTO:4 T. good quality olive oil½ yellow onion, finely…
CREAMY CHEESY-SPINACH CRAB DIP2 c. lump crabmeat, drained and picked1 c. shredded jalapeno cheddar cheese¾ c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese½ c. milk½ c. grated Vidalia onion½ c. Miracle Whip or mayo1 T. sherry vinegar1 t. red pepper2 T. minced garlic1…
ULTIMATE CITRUS PECAN PIECREAM CHEESE PIE DOUGH:1 ½ c. flour¼ t. baking powder¼ t. kosher salt3 oz. cold cream cheese, cubed6 T. cold butter, cubed1 t. orange zest1 t. lemon zest3 T. cold water1 t. apple cider vinegarFILLING:1 c. firmly…
CRUNCHY YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE3 lbs. yellow squash, cut into ¼” thick slices1 yellow onion, peeled and choppedolive oilKosher salt/black pepper2 eggs8 oz. sour cream½ c. Miracle Whip or mayo8 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1 T. chopped fresh thyme3 T…
CAJUN BOUDIN-STUFFED QUAIL WITH CRANBERRY-BOURBON SAUCE1 lb. good quality boudin4-6 semi-boneless quail, legs trussedCreole seasoningCanola oil1 c. fresh cranberries½ c. sugar¼-1/2 c. bourbonSalt, black pepper if needed Preheat oven 350. Place boudin aside. Season quail with Creole seasoning. In large…
FOOTBALL KRISPIES Make your typical Rice Krispie Marshmallow treats with Cocoa Krispies. Shape into footballs and pie laces with white frosting.EASY-PEASY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A YAMMY FETTUCCINE1 lb. of yams3 T. butterPECAN GREMOLATA:½ c. finely chopped fresh parsley1/3 c. finely chopped toasted pecans2 T. lemon zest2 T. minced garlicSalt, black pepperFresh parsley, garnish Peel yam and cut with a mandolin or use the veggie…
GREAT WILD GAME PIE4 thick slices of good quality smoked bacon, diced1 large Vidalia onion, chopped½ c. chopped celery1 c. grated fresh carrots1 (8-oz.) carton sliced fresh mushrooms1 T. minced garlic2 T. tomato paste2 lbs. ground elk or venisonSalt, red/black…
CRAWFISH HOLLANDAISE OVER FRESH ASPARAGUS2-3 lbs. pencil-thin fresh asparagus, trimmedextra virgin olive oilSalt, black pepper4 large egg yolks1 T. fresh lemon juiceRed pepper½ c. butter, melted½ (16-oz.) package fresh crawfish tailsPaprika Preheat oven 350. Line baking sheet with foil and…
FLAVORFUL PASTALAYA2 T. butter1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces1 lb. andouille or smoked sausage, cut into ½” rounds2 c. chopped onion mixture2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes2 T. minced garlicCreole seasoning1 lb. linguine, cooked and kept warmChopped…